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Active Compound Monographs
Dedicated technical dossiers detailing the molecular profile and evidence weight of individual plant bioactives
Where the Active Compound Index provides a high-level master matrix of the plant kingdom, these Compound Monographs serve as our definitive, independent deep dives. Each entry functions as a standalone scientific reference record—drilling past the surface to map out exact chemical identities, verified CAS numbers, and botanical source biologies with strict clinical objectivity.
Built specifically for product formulators, R&D teams, and researchers, this compendium translates raw plant chemistry into actionable data. Explore the individual monographs below to examine the detailed molecular structures and honest empirical data powering high-performance botanical nutrition.
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Polisacharydy aloesu
Acetylated polysaccharides — principally acemannan from Aloe barbadensis (Aloe vera; ghritkumari). Studied for topical wound healing and mucosal repair; oral-care formulation.
Polisacharydy aloesu
Acetylated polysaccharides — principally acemannan from Aloe barbadensis (Aloe vera; ghritkumari). Studied for topical wound healing and mucosal repair; oral-care formulation.
Arachidonic Acid
Omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid, 20:4(ω-6). Claim strength: High.
Arachidonic Acid
Omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid, 20:4(ω-6). Claim strength: High.
Agnuside
Iridoid glycoside — an aucubin-type iridoid esterified with from Vitex agnus-castus (chaste tree; chasteberry; monk’s pepper). Claim strength: Moderate.
Agnuside
Iridoid glycoside — an aucubin-type iridoid esterified with from Vitex agnus-castus (chaste tree; chasteberry; monk’s pepper). Claim strength: Moderate.
Alpha-Lipoic Acid
Organosulfur compound — a cyclic disulfide (1,2-dithiolane) fatty acid from Endogenously synthesised in plants, animals, and humans. Studied for diabetic neuropathy symptom support.
Alpha-Lipoic Acid
Organosulfur compound — a cyclic disulfide (1,2-dithiolane) fatty acid from Endogenously synthesised in plants, animals, and humans. Studied for diabetic neuropathy symptom support.
Avocado Soybean Unsaponifiables
Unsaponifiable lipid fraction — the non-saponifying residue of avocado from Persea americana (avocado) and Glycine max (soybean). Studied for hip and knee osteoarthritis symptom support; joint-comfort formulation.
Avocado Soybean Unsaponifiables
Unsaponifiable lipid fraction — the non-saponifying residue of avocado from Persea americana (avocado) and Glycine max (soybean). Studied for hip and knee osteoarthritis symptom support; joint-comfort formulation.
Anthocyanins
Anthocyanins — a subclass of flavonoids (glycosylated anthocyanidins) from Ribes nigrum (black currant), Vaccinium myrtillus (bilberry). Studied for cardiometabolic support, vascular/endothelial function, ocular health.
Anthocyanins
Anthocyanins — a subclass of flavonoids (glycosylated anthocyanidins) from Ribes nigrum (black currant), Vaccinium myrtillus (bilberry). Studied for cardiometabolic support, vascular/endothelial function, ocular health.
Alpha-Mangostin
Prenylated xanthone from Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana).
Alpha-Mangostin
Prenylated xanthone from Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana).
Kwas arjunolowy
Pentacyclic triterpenoid saponin (oleanane-type) from Arjuna bark (Terminalia arjuna).
Kwas arjunolowy
Pentacyclic triterpenoid saponin (oleanane-type) from Arjuna bark (Terminalia arjuna).
Azadirachtin
Tetranortriterpenoid (limonoid) from Neem (Azadirachta indica).
Azadirachtin
Tetranortriterpenoid (limonoid) from Neem (Azadirachta indica).
Alpha-Pinene
Bicyclic monoterpene from Frankincense / Boswellia serrata oleoresin, pine, rosemary.
Alpha-Pinene
Bicyclic monoterpene from Frankincense / Boswellia serrata oleoresin, pine, rosemary.
Angelic Acid
Unsaturated aliphatic carboxylic acid from Angelica archangelica root, Roman chamomile.
Angelic Acid
Unsaturated aliphatic carboxylic acid from Angelica archangelica root, Roman chamomile.
Alstonine (Anhydronium Indole Alkaloid · Antipsychotic Research)
Alkaloid — Indole (anhydronium heteroyohimbine) from Alstonia boonei ; also Catharanthus roseus. Studied for antipsychotic-like preclinical profile; anticancer research.
Alstonine (Anhydronium Indole Alkaloid · Antipsychotic Research)
Alkaloid — Indole (anhydronium heteroyohimbine) from Alstonia boonei ; also Catharanthus roseus. Studied for antipsychotic-like preclinical profile; anticancer research.
Akuammiline (Akuamma Indole Alkaloid · Caged Scaffold · Informational)
Alkaloid — Indole (akuammiline-type caged monoterpenoid indole alkaloid) from Picralima nitida (akuamma) seeds — minor alkaloid. Studied for parent of the akuammiline structural class.
Akuammiline (Akuamma Indole Alkaloid · Caged Scaffold · Informational)
Alkaloid — Indole (akuammiline-type caged monoterpenoid indole alkaloid) from Picralima nitida (akuamma) seeds — minor alkaloid. Studied for parent of the akuammiline structural class.
Akuammicine (Akuamma Indole Alkaloid · Kappa-Opioid Agonist · Informational)
Alkaloid — Indole (strychnos-type monoterpenoid indole alkaloid) from Picralima nitida (akuamma) seeds; also Alstonia spp. Studied for kappa-opioid receptor agonist; medicinal-chemistry scaffold.
Akuammicine (Akuamma Indole Alkaloid · Kappa-Opioid Agonist · Informational)
Alkaloid — Indole (strychnos-type monoterpenoid indole alkaloid) from Picralima nitida (akuamma) seeds; also Alstonia spp. Studied for kappa-opioid receptor agonist; medicinal-chemistry scaffold.
Akuammidine (Akuamma Indole Alkaloid · Mu-Opioid Agonist · Informational)
Alkaloid — Indole (sarpagine-type monoterpenoid indole alkaloid) from Picralima nitida (akuamma) seeds — minor alkaloid. Studied for mu-opioid receptor agonist; research context; informational-only.
Akuammidine (Akuamma Indole Alkaloid · Mu-Opioid Agonist · Informational)
Alkaloid — Indole (sarpagine-type monoterpenoid indole alkaloid) from Picralima nitida (akuamma) seeds — minor alkaloid. Studied for mu-opioid receptor agonist; research context; informational-only.
Akuammine (Akuamma Indole Alkaloid · Opioid-Receptor Ligand · Informational)
Alkaloid — Indole (akuammiline-related monoterpenoid indole alkaloid) from Picralima nitida (akuamma) seeds — principal alkaloid. Studied for opioid-receptor ligand; antimalarial research; informational-only.
Akuammine (Akuamma Indole Alkaloid · Opioid-Receptor Ligand · Informational)
Alkaloid — Indole (akuammiline-related monoterpenoid indole alkaloid) from Picralima nitida (akuamma) seeds — principal alkaloid. Studied for opioid-receptor ligand; antimalarial research; informational-only.
Ajmaline (Rauvolfia Indole Alkaloid · Antiarrhythmic · Informational)
Alkaloid — Indole (ajmalan-type; Rauvolfia alkaloid) from Rauvolfia serpentina (Indian snakeroot, Sarpagandha). Studied for class ia antiarrhythmic; brugada syndrome diagnostic provocation.
Ajmaline (Rauvolfia Indole Alkaloid · Antiarrhythmic · Informational)
Alkaloid — Indole (ajmalan-type; Rauvolfia alkaloid) from Rauvolfia serpentina (Indian snakeroot, Sarpagandha). Studied for class ia antiarrhythmic; brugada syndrome diagnostic provocation.
Aromadendrin (Dihydroflavonol · Anti-inflammatory · Antimicrobial)
Polyphenol (Flavanonol) from Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus). Studied for antioxidant and mild blood glucose-modulating properties.
Aromadendrin (Dihydroflavonol · Anti-inflammatory · Antimicrobial)
Polyphenol (Flavanonol) from Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus). Studied for antioxidant and mild blood glucose-modulating properties.
Alpha-Carotene (β,ε-Carotene · Provitamin A · Antiproliferative · Carrot Carotenoid)
Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Carrot / Winter Squash (Daucus carota). A provitamin A carotenoid with lower conversion efficiency than beta-carotene.
Alpha-Carotene (β,ε-Carotene · Provitamin A · Antiproliferative · Carrot Carotenoid)
Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Carrot / Winter Squash (Daucus carota). A provitamin A carotenoid with lower conversion efficiency than beta-carotene.
Absinthin (Wormwood Dimeric Sesquiterpene Lactone · Most Bitter Natural Compound · Digestive Bitter)
Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Lactone (Guaianolide dimeric sesquiterpene) from Artemisia absinthium (wormwood, aerial parts). Studied for most intensely bitter compound known; digestive/carminative bitter.
Absinthin (Wormwood Dimeric Sesquiterpene Lactone · Most Bitter Natural Compound · Digestive Bitter)
Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Lactone (Guaianolide dimeric sesquiterpene) from Artemisia absinthium (wormwood, aerial parts). Studied for most intensely bitter compound known; digestive/carminative bitter.
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